Object Based Broadcasting/Perceptive media

[Steedeel]

This technology could change film forever and not in a good way. Film and tv that changes according to a individual’s preferences, in other words no longer a shared experience. This technology is still being developed and is expected this decade from several big companies in the U.K. and US.

https://www.theverge.com/2015/12/4/9...hoever-watches

Essentially, instead of a film being edited then sent to mass audiences, it will be divided into objects such as a frame of film, a line of dialogue, a piece of music, an onscreen object etc..
This is then rearranged according to a individual’s profile and preference with metadata being attached to each object to suggest how it could be rearranged. It sounds dreadful.

It will ruin the shared experience of film in the HT or living room as every individual would have a unique profile.

[bhampton]

Just too much,

Maybe this is why there are several channels or several movies instead of just one that becomes exactly what you want.

I think the best reason not to worry about this idea is because it's patently ridiculous. It may be easier just to create the Matrix.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Just too much,

Maybe this is why there are several channels or several movies instead of just one that becomes exactly what you want.

I think the best reason not to worry about this idea is because it's patently ridiculous. It may be easier just to create the Matrix.

According to them it’s going to be subtle. Inserting your favourite pizza store in a scene (via advertising kiosks or whatever a character walks past or changing the colour grading of a scene to alter the mood. Also, using music you like (in Spotify or Apple Music) to play over a dramatic scene.

[bhampton]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

According to them it’s going to be subtle. Inserting your favourite pizza store in a scene (via advertising kiosks or whatever a character walks past or changing the colour grading of a scene to alter the mood. Also, using music you like (in Spotify or Apple Music) to play over a dramatic scene.

I do like ads for things I like or especially things I already own.

I really don't like ads though.

So this is a way of pitching ads .... that makes sense.

I think if you willingly use some services now it's practically an interactive ad.

-Brian

[Steedeel]

Surprised more people don’t know about this. It’s going to be as big as colour, stereo sound and DVD. It’s not just another tech, it’s intended as a replacement for the old ways of broadcasting and streaming. It’s going to shake things up forever, for good or bad.

It would be wrong to think of it as just a opportunity for targeted ads though, it’s meant to be hyper focussed on personalisation.

Let me give you two examples. One subtle, one dramatic

Subtle

A woman stands by a merry go round, she seems lost in thought. Music changes from cheery, upbeat stuff in one scene to dark and broody. The colour grading alters also, one scene is bright and colourful, one is desaturated and shot with dull browns and green tint.

In other words, the same scene but with two different reels to match your mood or profile for that moment.

Dramatic

A character is being stalked in his/her home by a masked man. When the phone rings it’s the villain on the other line but rather than phoning the character being stalked, the film has actually phoned your mobile. When you pick up, it’s the villain speaking to you and asking something. Your reply impacts the victim and what the villain does next.

The subtle example doesn’t require interaction at all

The dramatic example is just one of the possibilities that will be available. Alternatively it could use your Alexa to add subtle effects such as whispering to the dialogue or maybe increase the loudness of certain sound effects depending on where it’s placed.

If you are using a tablet, you may be able to look at the same data that a onscreen character is researching. The tv would display the action and your iPad could give you a detailed view of whatever the character is looking at. This could all be done via layered objects in the stream or broadcast.

My opinion is that it stinks of gimmicks but I can see the subtle version being a success sadly. Maybe even the extreme side of things.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Surprised more people don’t know about this. It’s going to be as big as colour, stereo sound and DVD. It’s not just another tech, it’s intended as a replacement for the old ways of broadcasting and streaming. It’s going to shake things up forever, for good or bad.

It would be wrong to think of it as just a opportunity for targeted ads though, it’s meant to be hyper focussed on personalisation.

Let me give you two examples. One subtle, one dramatic

Subtle

A woman stands by a merry go round, she seems lost in thought. Music changes from cheery, upbeat stuff in one scene to dark and broody. The colour grading alters also, one scene is bright and colourful, one is desaturated and shot with dull browns and green tint.

In other words, the same scene but with two different reels to match your mood or profile for that moment.

Dramatic

A character is being stalked in his/her home by a masked man. When the phone rings it’s the villain on the other line but rather than phoning the character being stalked, the film has actually phoned your mobile. When you pick up, it’s the villain speaking to you and asking something. Your reply impacts the victim and what the villain does next.

The subtle example doesn’t require interaction at all

The dramatic example is just one of the possibilities that will be available. Alternatively it could use your Alexa to add subtle effects such as whispering to the dialogue or maybe increase the loudness of certain sound effects depending on where it’s placed.

If you are using a tablet, you may be able to look at the same data that a onscreen character is researching. The tv would display the action and your iPad could give you a detailed view of whatever the character is looking at. This could all be done via layered objects in the stream or broadcast.

My opinion is that it stinks of gimmicks but I can see the subtle version being a success sadly. Maybe even the extreme side of things.

It really won't amount to anything. This is just you over reacting to another imaginary threat. You view every new idea as a mortal danger to our very way of life. I could make a mile long list of all the different things that you have said would be the end of one thing or another. You have blamed everyone and everything from vegans to millenials to Quibi for all manner of impending dooms. So much , so little substance.

Relax. No one is replacing anything. Shared viewing experiences are safe and sound. Having new choices does not automatically mean the elimination of existing ones. No one is going to make you do anything that you do not want to do. You said in your first post that OBB sounds "dreadful", then the solution is just don't use it. It's really that simple. Don't do things that you dislike doing.

[Lee A Stewart]

I Googled Object Based Broadcasting/Perceptive media and found almost all the articles and PDFs are related to the BBC and the UK. I found nothing for the US. So is this a regional proposal?

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

I Googled Object Based Broadcasting/Perceptive media and found almost all the articles and PDFs are related to the BBC and the UK. I found nothing for the US. So is this a regional proposal?

It was but I believe US companies are onboard now. Comcast owned Sky are involved with the audio side (Object based audio) which is at a far more advanced stage.

This is a tech that will be rolled out globally once it’s proven to work and at scale.

[unberechenbar]

This feels like a last gasp of broadcast television to be relevant. I don't see it replacing or being adopted by the film industry or streaming services since on-demand content is all the rage right now. And technically speaking, isn't Dolby Atmos already an example of object-based audio? It would be unfortunate if it fell victim to being used for such a nefarious purpose.

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by unberechenbar

This feels like a last gasp of broadcast television to be relevant. I don't see it replacing or being adopted by the film industry or streaming services since on-demand content is all the rage right now. And technically speaking, isn't Dolby Atmos already an example of object-based audio? It would be unfortunate if it fell victim to being used for such a nefarious purpose.

Broadcast TV is getting a HUGE face lift with ATSC 3.0. TVs equipped with 3.0 tuners will be out in Q4.

[unberechenbar]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Broadcast TV is getting a HUGE face lift with ATSC 3.0. TVs equipped with 3.0 tuners will be out in Q4.

I'd like to be excited for it (have the X900H with an ATSC 3.0 tuner) but from what I've read in areas that have upgraded to it (mine hasn't yet) the broadcasts are still in 1080 resolution. That said it's still early days and I'm hoping they do more with it in the coming years, whether it's adding HDR, increasing resolution, or improving audio quality.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by unberechenbar

This feels like a last gasp of broadcast television to be relevant. I don't see it replacing or being adopted by the film industry or streaming services since on-demand content is all the rage right now. And technically speaking, isn't Dolby Atmos already an example of object-based audio? It would be unfortunate if it fell victim to being used for such a nefarious purpose.

Yep, Atmos is object based.

I’m not so sure, I certainly hope it doesn’t have impact but it seems to big a deal to me.
The service will be IP driven as BBC already have a very popular internet service (BBC IPlayer). Technically, it’s a on demand streaming service that would carry this tech, not traditional broadcast via a box or digital Arial.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

Broadcast TV is getting a HUGE face lift with ATSC 3.0. TVs equipped with 3.0 tuners will be out in Q4.

Originally Posted by unberechenbar

I'd like to be excited for it (have the X900H with an ATSC 3.0 tuner) but from what I've read in areas that have upgraded to it (mine hasn't yet) the broadcasts are still in 1080 resolution. That said it's still early days and I'm hoping they do more with it in the coming years, whether it's adding HDR, increasing resolution, or improving audio quality.

There is no way they will focus on 4K with this stuff. It will be more like trying to squeeze more HD channels in there. I don’t see a massive uptick. Just more channels with obvious compression.

[Lee A Stewart]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

There is no way they will focus on 4K with this stuff. It will be more like trying to squeeze more HD channels in there. I don’t see a massive uptick. Just more channels with obvious compression.

They will offer 4K HDR. It just won't be native. It will be 1080P HDR upscaled to 2160P HDR. Same way the Super Bowl was shown. Just like many of the UHD-BDs that are available.

Keep in mind that ATSC 3.0 is a combo of OTA and IP.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

They will offer 4K HDR. It just won't be native. It will be 1080P HDR upscaled to 2160P HDR. Same way the Super Bowl was shown. Just like many of the UHD-BDs that are available.

Keep in mind that ATSC 3.0 is a combo of OTA and IP.

History has taught us that they go for cost savings and more channels.

There may be one or two showcase 4K channels but that will be it.

[cheez avenger]

The article in the OP is from 2015, so what's come of it since in 2015 in 2021? The only thing I can think of is when you rate stuff (like/dislike) on Netflix and other streaming services. I know they had interactive episode(s) of Black Mirror and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, but that's about it.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

The article in the OP is from 2015, so what's come of it since in 2015 in 2021? The only thing I can think of is when you rate stuff (like/dislike) on Netflix and other streaming services. I know they had interactive episode(s) of Black Mirror and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, but that's about it.

2015! If OBB was going to take the world by storm you'd think it would at least be a blip on the radar 6 years later in 2021. It isn't.

There was other big news in 2015: Physical media's imminent death was being predicted back then, too. Hasn't happened last I looked. Everyone knows the future.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

The article in the OP is from 2015, so what's come of it since in 2015 in 2021? The only thing I can think of is when you rate stuff (like/dislike) on Netflix and other streaming services. I know they had interactive episode(s) of Black Mirror and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, but that's about it.

This is not interactive in that sense, it’s a new way of streaming content that changes content in relation to the viewer’s mood or preferences in real time. It’s not ‘choose your own adventure’. The reason some articles are old is that it’s been in development since 2012. This is about a whole new way of transmitting and it was never going to be overnight. The first examples are expected to be simple stuff like adjusted audio for each individual or clearer graphics for the vision impaired. It will know if you are hard of hearing and automatically offer a signer or captions of your choice. The more it knows about you, the more advanced it will become. Content creators over time will adapt the technology to be more immersive. This will include music tastes, personalised content integrated into streams (local weather, colour grading to reflect your mood, your favourite food and drink etc..

The timeline was around 2023-2024. Of course, Object based audio is already here as Dolby Atmos and has been implemented in several cable and satellite services.

[Vilya]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

This is not interactive in that sense, it’s a new way of streaming content that changes content in relation to the viewer’s mood or preferences in real time. It’s not ‘choose your own adventure’. The reason some articles are old is that it’s been in development since 2012. This is about a whole new way of transmitting and it was never going to be overnight. The first examples are expected to be simple stuff like adjusted audio for each individual or clearer graphics for the vision impaired. It will know if you are hard of hearing and automatically offer a signer or captions of your choice. The more it knows about you, the more advanced it will become. Content creators over time will adapt the technology to be more immersive. This will include music tastes, personalised content integrated into streams (local weather, colour grading to reflect your mood, your favourite food and drink etc..

The timeline was around 2023-2024. Of course, Object based audio is already here as Dolby Atmos and has been implemented in several cable and satellite services.

You're really reaching for something that just ain't there. If OBB had any legs, we would see some footprints by now. We haven't. You are basing this entire thread on an ancient 6 year-old article that is about as long and as substantive as a tweet. If there was anything to this story, you really should be able to offer something recent about it.

Trying to use Atmos audio as evidence that object based broadcasting has begun to have an impact is ridiculous; there is nothing interactive about Dolby Atmos; it is just an audio track option. You either play it or you don't: that's the limit of your choice. It in no way changes the narrative structure of the movie being watched and it is not "personalized" by any choices made by the viewer.

The people that insisted that physical media was doomed back in 2015 use the same defense that you just did for OBB's lack of growth: it was not going to happen "overnight." Those that predicted the certain death of discs back in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and still in 2021 have been saying the exact same thing: it won't happen "overnight." You sound just like them; your and their predictions can't possibly be wrong; they just haven't happened yet.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Vilya

You're really reaching for something that just ain't there. If OBB had any legs, we would see some footprints by now. We haven't. You are basing this entire thread on an ancient 6 year-old article that is about as long and as substantive as a tweet. If there was anything to this story, you really should be able to offer something recent about it.

Trying to use Atmos audio as evidence that object based broadcasting has begun to have an impact is ridiculous; there is nothing interactive about Dolby Atmos; it is just an audio track option. You either play it or you don't: that's the limit of your choice. It in no way changes the narrative structure of the movie being watched and it is not "personalized" by any choices made by the viewer.

The people that insisted that physical media was doomed back in 2015 use the same defense that you just did for OBB's lack of growth: it was not going to happen "overnight." Those that predicted the certain death of discs back in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and still in 2021 have been saying the exact same thing: it won't happen "overnight." You sound just like them; your and their predictions can't possibly be wrong; they just haven't happened yet.

Dolby Atmos is actually built on Object Based Audio technology. It literally IS object based audio.

The interactive side of it comes from the choice of enhancing certain sounds within a stream. For example, increasing spatial audio for crowds or enhancing instruments for a concert. You may want to give vocalists more emphasis or even backing singers.

https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/pro...mos-we-explore

This explains it better. I have been following this stuff for years, I know what I’m talking about mate.